CVE-2011-1163: Input Validation
First published: Wed Mar 16 2011(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/linux-2.6 | ||
| Linux Kernel | <2.6.38 | |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Server | =10-sp4 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop | =5.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server EUS | =5.6 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =5.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =5.6 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation | =5.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation | =6.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.spinics.net/lists/mm-commits/msg82737.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011-0833.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011-0542.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011-0500.html
- https://access.redhat.com/support/policy/updates/errata/
- http://www.pre-cert.de/advisories/PRE-SA-2011-02.txt
- http://git.kernel.org/linus/1eafbfeb7bdf59cfe173304c76188f3fd5f1fd05
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=688021#c5
- http://git.kernel.org/linus/34d211a2d5df4984a35b18d8ccacbe1d10abb067
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011-0883.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=688021
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1025225
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/517050
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46878
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8189
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011-0833.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-04/msg00020.html
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/15/9
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/15/14
- http://downloads.avaya.com/css/P8/documents/100145416
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=1eafbfeb7bdf59cfe173304c76188f3fd5f1fd05
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.38
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2011-1163
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2011-1163
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2011-1163
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2011-1163
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2011-1163
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-1163?
CVE-2011-1163 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to leak sensitive kernel heap memory to userspace.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1163?
To mitigate CVE-2011-1163, update your kernel to a version higher than 2.6.38 where the vulnerability is patched.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2011-1163?
CVE-2011-1163 affects various Linux kernel versions including those in Debian, Red Hat, and SUSE distributions that are below the patched versions.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2011-1163?
CVE-2011-1163 is a memory disclosure vulnerability caused by improper handling of corrupted OSF partition tables.
Can CVE-2011-1163 be exploited remotely?
Exploitation of CVE-2011-1163 typically requires local access to the affected system, as it involves accessing kernel memory.
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